Vat Phou (or Vat Phu; Lao: ວັດພູ [wāt pʰúː] temple-mountain) is a ruined Khmer-Hindu temple complex with Champa influences in southern Laos and one of the oldest places of worship in Southeast Asia.

Wat Phu (or Vat Phu) which means "temple on the mountain" in Lao language and it is one of the oldest archaeological site in Laos, located in Champassak province along the Mekong River in the southern most part of the country.

Creado por el hombre, el paisaje cultural de Champasak comprende el templo Vat Phu y se halla en un estado admirable de conservación, pese a que tiene más de mil quinientos años de antigüedad.

Despite the combined effects of nature and time, Wat Phu still exudes an aged elegance, drawing from its dramatic natural backdrop and low-profile beauty. A frangipani-fringed stairway connects Wat Phou’s seven terraces, drawing a line west to east from the Mekong River to the mountain.

Vat Phou, located near the city Champasak in Laos, also known as Wat Phu, was built by the Khmer in the 12th century. It is said that this complex would have been the inspiration for Angkor Wat. Vat Phou in Laos is a must-visit for those interested in art, culture and history.

On the West bank of the Mekong river South of Pakse are the ruins of an ancient Khmer temple named Wat Phou. The temple and associated settlements are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Bucolic Wat Phou (Wat Phu, Vat Phou, Vat Phu) sits in graceful decrepitude, and while it lacks the arresting enormity of Angkor in Cambodia, given its few visitors and more dramatic natural setting, these small Khmer ruins evoke a more soulful response.

Feb 2, 2025 · But where Angor Wat is 100+ km in circumference (the complex, not the main temple), Vat Phou can be visited and explored in an hour, maybe 2. Here’s how to visit Van Phou on a day trip from Pakse. Table of contents

Wat Phou (or Vat Phu) is a ruined Khmer Hindu temple complex in southern Laos. It is at the base of mount Phou Khao, some 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Mekong in Champasak Province.

Jun 11, 2021 · Vat Phou (or Wat Phu; Lao: ວັດພູ [wāt pʰúː] temple-mountain) is a ruined Khmer Hindu temple complex in southern Laos. It is at the base of mount Phou Khao, some 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Mekong in Champasak Province.